1973 Honda Life vs. 1975 Renault 4
To start off, 1975 Renault 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Renault 4 (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Renault 4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Renault 4 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Renault 4 (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1975 Renault 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1975 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 38 L |
